Conduct prelaunch checks on the craft you normally use:.Alternatively demonstrate going astern or turning with single or twin outboard motors. Know and demonstrate how the position of a rudder affects the control of a craft when moving ahead or astern. Show that you have a knowledge of the principles of the action of the propeller in the water, both single and twin screws.Show how to flush and store motor for prolonged lay-up.Check to ensure cooling water flow (exhaust or tell-tale).Be aware of the grade of oil required for your engine Draw dipstick and evaluate level and condition of oil. On a four-stroke engine, point out oil filler and drain plugs.If applicable, check oil levels of autolube canister.Identify the type of combustion cycle in your motor.Demonstrate that you have the ability to carry out the following, appropriate to the craft you normally use: Have a working knowledge of an internal combustion engine.Show that you are familiar with the rules relating to power boating. Know the rules of the road for all craft and know local regulations affecting power boats in your area.Carry out safety check on trailer hitch and brakes. Launch the boat from a trailer and replace the boat on a trailer, fit chevron board, secure boat on trailer, hitch trailer to tow vehicle, fit all electrical connections and check that all lights and indicators work.Explain the steps to be taken to secure a small power boat and its equipment overnight on shore.Alternative test for small outboard powered boats: all of (c) excluding (vi) and (vii) but including the following: Demonstrate the correct use of a boat hook.Use appropriate stern and bow lines, springs, and breast lines. Bear in mind prevailing winds, tides, and water levels. Moor boat at jetty or buoy for extended stay.Come alongside a jetty or buoy and moor.Pick up a man overboard using methods appropriate to the boat being used. Stop the boat, drop anchor, weigh anchor, and get underway.Make right-angled turns port and starboard. Run a straight course for half a kilometre.Start engines and get underway from a buoy or jetty.Carry out the following through the appropriate commands to your crew:.Demonstrate the correct fuelling procedures, including safety, for the appropriate engine. Fuel and check the engine/s before starting.(These must be donned before boarding and worn at all times whilst the boat is on the water.) Fire extinguisher, oars or paddles, tool kit including shear pin where applicable, patches, fresh adhesive and air pump for rubber-hulled boats, device for making sound signals, anchor, and line, first aid kit, spare fresh water and its quality, bailer. Alternative test for small outboard powered boats Life-saving device for each person on board. Examine and report on the condition and use of the following equipment which must be on-board the boat: personal floatation devices for each person on board, fire extinguisher, oars or paddles, tool kit, emergency spare parts, horn or whistle or other sound signals, compass, anchor and line, first aid kit, bilge pump or bailer.Be at least 16 years of age and have passed the Swimming Scoutcraft Badge or complete all the requirements for it.single or twin-engine outboard motor-powered boats. To assist the examiner, alternative requirements are listed for boats that are not permanently moored on the water, i.e. Not all the requirements are necessarily appropriate to all power boats. Note: This badge can be carried out in a boat with outboard motors or inboard petrol or diesel motors, whichever is appropriate to the waters and conditions in which the Scout will normally operate.
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